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Charity Action Aid reports on the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act

4 years ago the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act came into force. It meant that no Irish state entities could invest in companies involved in drilling for oil, coal, or gas. But a new report for the charity Action Aid says that investment continues and that Ireland is being used as a conduit to pump money into fossil fuel schemes in poorer nations. Speaking to Joe this morning was Karol Balfe, ActionAid Ireland Chief executive

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05.45 4 Sep 2023

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Charity Action Aid reports on the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act

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4 years ago the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act came into force. It meant that no Irish state entities could invest in companies involved in drilling for oil, coal, or gas. But a new report for the charity Action Aid says that investment continues and that Ireland is being used as a conduit to pump money into fossil fuel schemes in poorer nations.

Speaking to Joe this morning was Karol Balfe, ActionAid Ireland Chief executive

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